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  • "CDC Anthrax Q & A: Preventive Therapy." CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response Site. Web. 05 Apr. 2011. <http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/anthrax/faq/preventive.asp>.
  • http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/anthrax/faq/preventive.asp(how to prevent anthrax, about ciprofloxacin, stockpiling, bioterrorism)
    • "Ciprofloxacin, or cipro as it is commonly known, is a broad-spectrum, synthetic antimicrobial agent active against several microorganisms." (paragraph 6)
    • "The use of ciprofloxacin is warranted only under the strict supervision of a physician." (paragraph 6)
    • "Yes. Antibiotics, just like all medicines, have expiration dates. If you received your ciprofloxacin through a pharmacist, the expiration date should be listed on the bottle." (paragraph 7)
    • "If you can't find it or have questions about the expiration date, contact your pharmacist directly." (paragraph 7)
    • "Common side effects of Cipro include an upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, dizziness, or headache." (paragraph 8)
    • "If you have problems with any of these symptoms, tell your doctor." (paragraph 8)
    • "Less common side effects include pain in arms or legs, changes in vision, restlessness, ringing in the ears, or mental changes. If any of these symptoms occur, call your doctor right away." (paragraph 8)
    • "If you have tried taking the medicine with food or changing the time of your dose but still feel terrible, you should ask your doctor about switching antibiotics." (paragraph 18)
    • "If I was exposed to Bacillus anthracis and was prescribed antibiotics, but took the medicine only for a couple weeks, wouldn't that weaken any anthrax that's in my body?Inhaled anthrax spores become lodged in the body and may activate after initial exposure. Antibiotics have little or no effect when the spores are inactive." (paragraph 26)
    • "To be effective in preventing inhalation anthrax, the antibiotics must be in your system when the spores activate." (paragraph 26)
    • "It is necessary to take the medicine for at least 60 days to ensure the best protection against inhalation anthrax." (paragragh 26)
    • "Will antibiotics protect me from a bioterrorist event? Should I stockpile them?CDC does not recommend using antibiotics unless a specific disease has been identified." (paragraph 28)
    • There are several different agents that could be used for bioterrorism, such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins." (paragraph 28)
    • "Not a single antibiotic (or vaccine) works for all of these agents. Antibiotics only kill bacteria, not viruses or other agents that could also be used in a bioterrorist event.
    • "Antibiotics are not harmless drugs. They can cause serious side effects and drug interactions." (paragraph 28)
    • "National and state public health officials have large supplies of needed drugs and vaccines if a bioterrorism event should occur." (paragraph 28)
    • "These supplies can be sent anywhere in the United States within 12 hours." (paragraph 28)